Configuring a PxPos sensor for a TP90 transceiver
When you want to put a new PxPos gear monitoring sensor to use, you need to add it to the system. PxPos sensors must be configured before you can use them.
Prerequisites
In order to read the data from a PxPos sensor, you must first connect a TP90 transceiver to the computer. This procedure assumes that a TP90 transceiver has been connected to the computer and that all relevant communication parameters have been defined. Without a valid license, your TV80 system will not show real time data from the gear monitoring sensors.
If you want to add a new sensor to your system and you need to modify its configuration, the sensor must be connected to the computer with a dedicated cable.
Context
Before a PxPos sensor is used for the first time, it must be configured. Each individual sensor can be configured to specify its communication channel, which measurements to make and some other relevant operating parameters. This is especially important if you wish to use several sensors to operate on different communication channels. This is also important to avoid interference if several vessels equipped with identical gear monitoring systems are operating simultaneously in the same area.
The Add New Sensor dialog box starts a "wizard" that permits you to select the specific gear monitoring sensor you want to put to use. If relevant, the "wizard" provides the necessary configuration functionality.
Note
The TV80 program only allows you to configure PX and PxPos sensors. If you wish to use older sensors, these must be configured using their dedicated applications before you add them.
If your new sensor has already been configured, you do not need to repeat the configuration process to use it.
The number of sensors you can add depends on your hardware configuration.
Procedure
1 Open the Setup menu.
2 On the Setup menu, select Installation.
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Observe that the Installation dialog box opens.
3 Observe the Select Gear page at the left of the Installation dialog box
Select a gear icon according to your working environment.
4 At the bottom of the Sensor list page, select Add New Sensor.
The Add New Sensor dialog box opens. In the first dialog box, the following options are provided.
5 Select Yes if you have a new sensor that needs to be configured before use.
a In the very first PX Sensor Configurator dialog box, select communication port and sensor type, then select Connect.
b In the relevant configuration dialog box, select the operational parameters to suit your preferences and fishing gear setup.
1 On the gear illustration, select the location of your sensor.
2 Choose the measurements you want your sensor to read and define the relevant parameters accordingly.
3 Choose the communication channel.
4 Select the update interval.
5 Select the relevant value for output power.
6 If applicable, select Calibrate Sensor or Unlock Measurements to open the proper dialog boxes.
c Select Program Sensor to transfer the chosen parameters to the sensor.
d Disconnect the sensor from the interface cable and the computer.
e Select Close to close the dialog box.
6 Select No if one of the following conditions is met:
•  The sensor is mounted on the fishing gear.
•  The sensor is not a PX family sensor.
•  The sensor data is received using a third wire cable on a a FS system.
a Observe that the Select Sensors dialog box opens.
b On the gear illustration, select the location of your sensor.
c Define the sensor parameters.
1 Choose the measurements you want your sensor to read and define the relevant parameters accordingly.
2 Choose the communication channel.
3 Select the update interval.
d Select Close to save the chosen settings and close the dialog box.
7 Repeat these steps for the next sensor.
Result
The new sensor appears on the Sensor List page.
The Sensor List page presents a table with all the gear monitoring sensors that have been added to the system. You can see if they are currently in use or disabled. You can also see relevant information about the sensors, such as type, receiver in use, communication channel, and where they are placed on the fishing gear.